Why McGill’s websites can be hard to navigate, and what we’re doing to fix it

6 May 2026

We often hear from students and staff that navigating McGill’s websites, whether to confirm requirements, compare options, or find services, can leave them with more questions than answers....

Lessons from our 2025/26 Student Usability Panel

30 Apr 2026

As the Student Usability Panel (SUP) wraps up its second year, building an even stronger foundation, it's value is clearer than ever. Our ongoing conversations give us deeper insight into student...

Calling all undergraduate students!

11 Aug 2025

We're accepting applications for McGill's 2025/26 Undergraduate Student Usability Panel. Panel members will participate in activities to share feedback about their experiences using McGill's...

How you helped build McGill's new Course Catalogue

30 May 2025

Summary: McGill's new Course Catalogue was created with input from (literally) hundreds of McGill students and staff members. Read this article to learn how audience research informed the design...

WMS migration project: 2024 year-end update

21 Nov 2024

Updates on our project to migrate sites to our new WMS platform from Matt Corks, Portfolio Manager, Web Services Group.

Where to start when building a new website

5 Apr 2024

A decision guide to the different platforms and options There are three types of websites at McGill:

Mapping the digital journey of our current students

1 Nov 2023

A digital journey map is a visualization of the steps web audience members take to accomplish a goal, such as registering for university or applying for a job. Three key journey maps have been...

Maximizing website excellence through digital minimalism

4 Oct 2023

In the fast-paced digital realm we're bombarded with endless information and choices. A timeless mantra shines through the chaos: "Less is more." This principle, popularized in architecture but now...

Prepping for go-live in the WMS

23 Jan 2023

You've worked hard creating or redesigning your site and now you're all set to go live, but are you absolutely sure everything is in order?

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